Agenda of Rodney Local Board Transport, Planning and Infrastructure Committee

Rodney Local Board Transport, Planning and Infrastructure Committee

14 March 2016

ITEM TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE

1 Welcome 5

2 Apologies 5

3 Declaration of Interest 5

4 Confirmation of Minutes 5

5 Leave of Absence 5

6 Acknowledgements 5

7 Petitions 5

8 Deputations 5

8.1 Transport Issues at Woodcocks Road, Warkworth 5

8.2 Proposed Omaha Drive Footpath 6

9 Public Forum 6

10 Extraordinary Business 6

11 Notices of Motion 7

12 Auckland Transport Quarterly Update to Local Boards 9

13 Auckland Transport Update to the Transport, Planning and Infrastructure Committee of the Rodney Local Board, March 2016 37

14 Allocation of Rodney Economic Development Budget 2015/2016 53

15 Feedback on the Draft Civil Defence and Emergency Management Group Plan 63

16 Draft Business Improvement District Policy (2016) – local board feedback 133

17 New road name in the Subdivision at 98 Ahuroa Road, Puhoi 275

18 New road name in the Subdivision at 67 Auckland Road, Warkworth 281

19 New road names in the Subdivision at 80 Solan Drive, Waimauku 287

20 New road name in the subdivision at 46A Worker Road, Wellsford 291

21 New road names in the Subdivision at 215 Matua Road, Huapai 295

22 Consideration of Extraordinary Items

1 Welcome

2 Apologies

At the close of the agenda no apologies had been received.

3 Declaration of Interest

Members are reminded of the need to be vigilant to stand aside from decision making when a conflict arises between their role as a member and any private or other external interest they might have.

4 Confirmation of Minutes

That the Rodney Local Board Transport, Planning and Infrastructure Committee:

a) confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Monday, 7 December 2015, as a true and correct record.

5 Leave of Absence

At the close of the agenda no requests for leave of absence had been received.

6 Acknowledgements

At the close of the agenda no requests for acknowledgements had been received.

7 Petitions

At the close of the agenda no requests to present petitions had been received.

8 Deputations

Standing Order 3.20 provides for deputations. Those applying for deputations are required to give seven working days notice of subject matter and applications are approved by the Chairperson of the Rodney Local Board Transport, Planning and Infrastructure Committee. This means that details relating to deputations can be included in the published agenda. Total speaking time per deputation is ten minutes or as resolved by the meeting.

8.1 Transport Issues at Woodcocks Road, Warkworth

Fay Vautier, of Woodcocks Road, Warkworth will be in attendance to discuss transport related matters in the Woodcocks Road area.

Recommendation/s

That the Rodney Local Board Transport, Planning and Infrastructure Committee:

a) thank Fay Vautier for her presentation on transport matters in the area of Woodcocks, Road, Warkworth.

8.2 Proposed Omaha Drive Footpath

Peter Jackson, of the Omaha Beach Community Incorporated will be in attendance to discuss the proposed Omaha Drive footpath.

Recommendation/s

That the Rodney Local Board Transport, Planning and Infrastructure Committee:

a) thank Peter Jackson for his presentation on the proposed Omaha Drive footpath.

9 Public Forum

A period of time (approximately 30 minutes) is set aside for members of the public to address the meeting on matters within its delegated authority. A maximum of 3 minutes per item is allowed, following which there may be questions from members.

At the close of the agenda no requests for public forum had been received.

10 Extraordinary Business

Section 46A(7) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (as amended) states:

“An item that is not on the agenda for a meeting may be dealt with at that meeting if-

(a) The local authority by resolution so decides; and

(b) The presiding member explains at the meeting, at a time when it is open to the public,-

(i) The reason why the item is not on the agenda; and

(ii) The reason why the discussion of the item cannot be delayed until a subsequent meeting.”

Section 46A(7A) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (as amended) states:

“Where an item is not on the agenda for a meeting,-

(a) That item may be discussed at that meeting if-

(i) That item is a minor matter relating to the general business of the local authority; and

(ii) the presiding member explains at the beginning of the meeting, at a time when it is open to the public, that the item will be discussed at the meeting; but

(b) no resolution, decision or recommendation may be made in respect of that item except to refer that item to a subsequent meeting of the local authority for further discussion.”

11 Notices of Motion

At the close of the agenda no requests for notices of motion had been received.

Rodney Local Board Transport, Planning and Infrastructure Committee

14 March 2016

Auckland Transport Quarterly Update to Local Boards

File No.: CP2016/00821

Purpose

1. The purpose of this report is to inform local boards about progress on activities undertaken

by Auckland Transport (AT) in the three months from 1 October to 31 December 2015.

Executive Summary

2. This report informs the Rodney Local Board Transport, Planning and Infrastructure Committee about Auckland Transport activities of a regional nature and a local nature.

Attachments include:

A – Auckland Transport activities by local board area

B – Travelwise Schools activities by local board area

C – decisions of the Traffic Control Committee by local board area

D – report against local board advocacy issues

E – report on the status of the local board’s projects under the Local Board Transport Capital Fund (LBTCF).

Recommendation/s

That the Rodney Local Board Transport, Planning and Infrastructure Committee:

a) receive the Auckland Transport Quarterly Update to Local Boards.

Comments

Significant activities during the period under review

Strategy and Planning

3. Transport for Future Urban Growth (TFUG)

Under the new business case approach AT has got approved funding to develop growth-related Programme Business Cases (PBCs) to identify the transport infrastructure needed within the next 30 years for the growth areas identified in Auckland Council's Future Urban Land Supply Strategy. The areas to be assessed are the Northwest, Southern, Northern and Warkworth areas. A multi-disciplinary and cross organisational team has been developed and is currently working from a co-located space on the four areas. Procurement is well advanced and consultant teams are on board with a number of workshops planned in January and February.

4. Central Access Strategy

A Strategic Case was jointly developed by the investment partners, and approved by NZTA in November 2015, agreeing the problems faced for access to the city centre. A PBC is underway to identify and agree a programme of options to address the problems, with a high level costs and benefits analysis.

Public Transport (PT) Development

5. Double Decker Network Mitigation works

Each route is in a different project phase. By June 2018, the following routes are planned to be completed:

· Mt Eden (31 March 2016)

· Northern Express 2 (30 Jun 2016)

· Great North (31 March 2017)

· Manukau (30 June 2017

· Remuera

· New North

· Onewa

Botany bus route 500 (from Botany Town Centre to Britomart) has been cleared.

6. PT Safety, Security and Amenity

Involves enhancing station safety, security and amenity. Current projects include completion of Ellerslie Station canopies, upgrade to Morningside Level Crossing and electronic gating at Manurewa Station. Programmed activities in various phases on these projects are:

· Ellerslie canopies will be completed by January 2016

· Morningside Level Crossing Improvement construction work planned for April/May 2016 and interim improvements were completed in November 2015

· Manurewa gates in early design stage.

7. City Rail Link

Enabling Works Contract 2, construction of pipe jack (services relocation) commenced (Albert Street) on 21 December 2015. Enabling Works Contract 1, Britomart to Lower Albert Street and Contract 2, Lower Albert Street to Wyndham Street, is to commence in May 2016. Main Works: Construction to start in 2018/19 financial year subject to a funding agreement with Central Government.

PT Operations

8. Highlights for the quarter

· SuperGold Travel – a competitive tender process for SuperGold funding exempt ferry services from downtown Auckland to Matiatia Wharf, Waiheke – as per Ministry of Transport directive. The tender process resulted in two operators being eligible for SuperGold reimbursements from 1 January 2016. SuperGold card holders conversion onto HOP cards has commenced, for delivery by 1 July 2016. This will mean senior citizens will be required to use HOP cards to access free PT SuperGold travel.

· Integrated Fares – just prior to Christmas, Thales delivered the first release of version 7.0 (customer facing enhancements) for Integrated Fares, ready for AT to commence testing. Some minor changes to zone boundaries were also approved to mitigate some passengers who would have had fare increases under integrated fares. Initial testing of version 7.0 has commenced. Integrated fares implementation is targeted for mid-2016. A late February 2016 annual PT fares review will be implemented as a stepping stone to integrated fares.

· Ferry Improvements – Waiheke Ferry Services: strong growth has been experienced on the route during the year, reaffirming the route as being the most popular on the Auckland Ferry network. A local initiative to display interpretative signage at Matiatia was delivered with the Waiheke Local Board in the last quarter, and way-finding signage was updated and replaced at Matiatia as well. Next quarter will see the installation of a purpose-built customer information/ticket office by Explore. Overall patronage to Waiheke has grown over 10% in the last 12 months with the combination of Fullers and Explore services.

Road Design and Development

9. SMART (Southwest Multi-modal Airport Rapid Transit)

Future proofing of the SMART route on the Kirkbride (trench) intersection is progressing, together with the infrastructure works by Highway Network Operations of NZTA. This element of the project is expected to be complete in 2022. AT is working with the East West team to ensure the projects are well aligned at the critical points. The indicative business case is being updated for light rail transport and heavy rail. The cycle strategy for the wider Mangere area is also underway.

10. AMETI – Pakuranga Road Busway

Involves provision of a signalised Panmure roundabout, two-lane busway, walking and cycling facilities, Panmure bridge upgrade and upgrades to existing bridge and local roads towards Pakuranga Town Centre. A completion date is subject to the outcome/approval of a revised delivery strategy by the AT Board by February 2016. The Notice of Requirement is ready to proceed, with lodgement pending the outcomes of cultural mitigation discussion. The expected lodgement date is mid-February 2016.

11. Tamaki Ngapipi Intersection Safety Improvements

Involves installation of traffic lights at the Tamaki Drive/Ngapipi Road intersection to address safety issues. The design aims to encourage shared use by reducing conflict points and maintaining efficient movement through the intersection. The AT Board has approved the preferred option, that allows five Pohutukawa trees to be retained, and this option will be taken forward to consenting and construction. Detailed design is underway to finalise the proposal for consenting.

Services

12. Community and Road Safety Programme

· Delivered alcohol checkpoints in partnership with NZ Police

· Delivered child restraint checkpoints and Plunket promotions in partnership with NZ Police

· Delivered safety messages to motorcycle riders regarding high visibility vests and training in Northcote

· Delivered a targeted social media campaign for high risk young drivers in Henderson

· Delivered a ‘Train the Trainer’ course to local community and NZ Police for Learners Licence in Henderson

· Delivered learner and restricted licencing programmes to high risk young drivers in Mangere

· Delivered a targeted social media campaign for high risk young drivers in Mangere

· Supporting ACC and NZTA Young Drivers Signature programme in Mangere.

13. Commute Travel Planning

· Unitec Travel Plan – Unitec won the 'Think outside the car award for creative excellence' for its cycling programme including installation of 10 covered, student-designed bike racks

· Waitemata District Health Board was awarded the carpooling award at the AT Commute awards for its carpooling programme.

14. Travel Demand (2015/16 Year)

Transport Choice campaign – ‘Time to cool your love affair with your car' video campaign was promoted for eight weeks primarily via online media and the AT website. Promoted travel choice and encouraged public transport, walking, cycling, carpooling and flexi-working. Over 625,000 views of the videos are recorded – which is a high rate and demonstrates increased awareness.

Road Corridor Delivery

15. The Assets and Maintenance Group is tasked with the responsibility for a wide range of activities within the road corridor. These include but are not limited to:

· the delivery of roading and streetlight maintenance and renewal programmes

· managing the access, co-ordination and traffic management impacts of activities taking place within the road corridor

· promoting design innovation and efficiency around how work is carried out on the network

· the development of long term asset management plans and modelling which support the decision making process around the management of Auckland’s roading assets.

16. Road Corridor Delivery

· In the 2015/2016 financial year AT is planning to deliver 37.7 km of pavement rehabilitation, 480.1 km of resurfacing (comprising 88.9 km of hotmix and 391.2 km of chip sealing), 75.7 km of footpath renewals and 82.7 km of kerb and channel replacement.

Table 1: Progress against Asset Renewal Targets

· Pavement rehabilitation projects have been completed on Kohimarama Road, Ranui Station Road, Edmonton Road, Robertson Road, Te Irirangi Drive, Ormiston Road, Whitford Road, Glenbrook Road, Linwood Road, Clyde Road, Lakeside Drive, Maygrove Drive, Brigham Creek Road, Mokoia Road, Kahika Road, Diana Drive, Glenmore Road, South Head Road, Waitoki Road, Mahurangi East Road, Hector Sanderson Road and Blind Bay Road. Further projects are underway on College Road, Hunua Road, Roscommon Road, St George Street, Bairds Road and Cavendish Drive.

· Contracts have been awarded to two suppliers for the provision of LED lights for the 2015/16 year. In the 2015/16 year approximately 11,000 of the existing 70W HPS lamps on the network will be replaced with LED luminaires and connected to the new central management system. Initially most will be in the central and north contract areas. The LED retrofit programme is being accelerated with the aim of completing the replacement of all the existing 70W HPS lamps by 1 July 2018 so as to maximise the available subsidy from the NZTA.

17. Road Corridor Access

· Monitoring of Temporary Traffic Management (TTM) at work sites is continuing to ensure compliance with the approved traffic management plans and to identify opportunities for improvement. The average percentage of low risk sites for Quarter 2 is 94% (against the target of 90%)

· With an anticipated dip in numbers for December, the Corridor Access Request (CAR) team continues to process around 1,300 applications per month. These requests are for AT operations (inclusive of Central Rail Link) and various utility operators to access and maintain the assets sitting within the road corridor. Access is also sought by private operators and individuals who need to access the road network to undertake activities such as private water connections etc.

18. Strategic Asset Management and Systems

· AT inherited an inventory of 117 permanent traffic counting sites across the Auckland region. These comprise inductive loops installed in the road pavement which detect passing vehicles through electro-magnetic induction. The loops provide details of traffic flows by vehicle category. In addition, AT can deploy pneumatic tubes installed across traffic lanes to undertake ad-hoc traffic counts. These are used where there are no permanent loops installed.

· The information generated by the loops provides an ongoing record of traffic growth across Auckland, which is used to inform infrastructure design as well as providing current and trend information for the Auckland traffic and growth models managed by the Auckland Joint Modelling Applications Centre (JMAC). The output from these models has been used in the development of the Integrated Transport Programme (ITP), defining AT’s road hierarchy for One Network Road Classification, and will be used for the Auckland Transport Alignment Project (ATAP).

· During the period October to December inclusive, a total of 493 traffic counts were undertaken using a mixture or permanent sites and pneumatic tubes. Additionally, 57 additional counts were undertaken over the Christmas holiday period to identify recreational traffic flows which may be significant at certain locations. Sixteen of these were on Waiheke and four on Great Barrier Island.

Consideration

Local Board views and implications

19. This report is for the local board’s information.

Māori impact statement

20. No specific issues with regard to the Maori Impact Statement are triggered by this report.

Implementation

21. There are no implementation issues.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a View	Auckland Transport activities by local board area	15
b View	Travelwise Schools activities by local board area	27
c View	Decision of the Traffic Control Committee by local board area	29
d View	Report against local board advocacy issues	31
e View	Report on the status of the local board's projects under the Local Board Transport Capital Fund (LBTCF)	35

Signatories

Authors	Various Auckland Transport authors
Authorisers	Jonathan Anyon, Elected Member Relationship Team Manager, Auckland Transport

Rodney Local Board Transport, Planning and Infrastructure Committee

14 March 2016

Auckland Transport Update to the Transport, Planning and Infrastructure Committee of the Rodney Local Board, March 2016

File No.: CP2016/03110

Purpose

1. To provide information to elected members about Auckland Transport (AT) activities and to respond to local board requests on transport-related matters.

Executive Summary

2. The report provides an update on transport matters for the information of members and a register of transport issues in the local board’s area (refer Attachment A), as collated by AT’s Elected Member Relationship Manager North.

Recommendation/s

That the Rodney Local Board Transport, Planning and Infrastructure Committee:

a) refer the request for construction of a footpath on Leigh Road, Whangateau, from the settlement to Ashton Road, which would facilitate access to the historic boatyard and for which the rough costings exceed the funding currently available to the local board through its Local Board Transport Capital Fund, to the incoming Rodney Local Board.

Comments

Western Collector Update – Mansel Drive to Falls Road

3. AT has received confirmation that the notice of requirement and resource consents for the construction of the Western Collector, linking Mansel Drive with Falls Road, have been approved. A Request for Proposal (RFP) for construction and has been issued and, pending funding approval from the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA), AT will announce the awarding of the contract.

4. AT will be responsible for the construction, maintenance and operation of the new road and bridge, which will extend Mansel Drive over the Mahurangi River, and intersection and realignment works at Falls Road, Warkworth. The project will also involve the provision of stormwater treatment as well as off-road shared cycleway and pedestrian facilities.

5. The benefits of the project are:

· The extension of Mansel Drive to Falls Road will improve the accessibility of future development sites to the west of Warkworth.

· The road will improve facilities for cyclists and pedestrians resulting in increased travel choices.

· The extension of Mansel Drive will result in improved efficiency of the transport network for road users, which has economic benefits for businesses in the way of reduced travel time and improved journey reliability.

· There is currently only one connection for heavy vehicles between the industrial/ commercial area around Woodcocks Road and the industrial/commercial area at Hudson Road via State Highway 1 and the associated intersections. The extension of Mansel Drive will provide an alternative route.

· On Falls Road, there is a single lane bridge and a single lane concrete ford. The single lane bridge limits the size of vehicles that can use Falls Road. During storm events, the ford also overtops making the road impassable. The Mansel Drive extension will provide an alternative route during these events.

6. AT will notify residents and businesses in affected areas of the appointment of a contractor and the planned construction works upon receipt of funding approval from NZTA.

Survey for Warkworth results in continued Kowhai Connection service

7. A total of 396 submissions were received in response to a survey conducted during July and August 2014 to investigate the public transport requirements for the residents of Warkworth.

8. Information was gathered on what journeys locals would use a public transport service for, and how often they would use it.

9. As a result, Warkworth will continue to be served by the Kowhai Connection, which provides transport around the local area. However, there was no strong demand from the community for a public transport service to the Hibiscus Coast.

10. AT recognises that Warkworth is a rapidly developing area and will therefore review Warkworth’s public transport needs in 2016-2017. In October 2015 the Northern Express service from Auckland City was extended to Silverdale, where Stage II of the Hibiscus Coast Busway Station will be completed in 2017. This could provide a future option for Warkworth residents needing to commute to Auckland City.

11. A detailed summary of the Warkworth survey results is available at:

https://at.govt.nz/projects-roadworks/new-public-transport-network/new-network-for-warkworth/

Transport for future housing areas

12. Members of the public are being given a unique opportunity to help plan transport for about 110,000 new houses proposed for land which is currently greenfields, with feedback being used to help identify the transport networks needed during the next 30 years to support future urban areas in the northwest, southern Auckland, Warkworth and Silverdale.

13. Auckland Council (AC), AT and the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) are working together to identify the range of projects needed to support the new communities and business areas. The study will build upon transport plans already in place to support growth in existing urban areas.

14. Six weeks of public consultation began on 18 February 2016 in South Auckland, with two weeks of initial feedback on proposals in each future urban area. A further four weeks of public consultation will start in April 2016.

15. A plan to support Auckland’s expected growth during the next 10 years is already in place, with a number of projects already complete, under construction or well advanced in planning, and AC, AT and NZTA are also working closely with developers to deliver new transport for special housing areas as they are built.

16. At this stage public feedback is needed on what people believe future residents’ transport priorities will be. The project team also wants to know what people think about a menu of transport ideas being considered. Therefore it is a good opportunity for people to help guide what mix of transport projects need to happen.

17. The work is focused on identifying the additional new and upgraded transport infrastructure for future housing and business areas earmarked for land which is currently rural. Improved transport will include a mix of public transport, new or upgraded roads, footpaths and cycleways, upgraded state highways and smarter use of existing infrastructure, providing communities confidence that work is underway to provide transport for new housing and allow them to give feedback on the type of transport that future communities want and need.

18. Public feedback will be used to develop recommended transport networks that will help inform discussions between the Government and Auckland Council on agreeing an approach to develop the city’s transport system - the Auckland Transport Alignment Project.

19. Members of the public can have their say online at: www.at.govt.nz/projects-roadworks

Update on Rodney Local Board’s Transport Capital Fund (LBTCF) Projects

20. As at 18 January 2016 the balance of LBTCF funds available to the Rodney Local Board was $108,088. The local board has therefore successfully allocated all of the funding available to it for the 2015/2016 financial year, that is all of the funding that must be spent by 30 June 2016, together with $260,912 of the $369,000 available for the 2016/2017 financial year. Any funds remaining unspent as at 30 June 2016 will be made available to the local board elected in October 2016.

21. Construction of the following LBTCF projects identified by the Rodney Local Board has been completed:

· Projects 113 and 162, Puhoi Pedestrian Bridge and Footpath Extension;

· Project 116, a footpath on Mahurangi East Road, Snells Beach, from Arabella Lane to the existing footpath;

· Mountable kerb outside 336 Mahurangi East Road, Snells Beach (Project 118);

· Construction of a new footpath on Oaia Road, Muriwai (Project 163);

· Footpath extension on Fordyce Road, Parakai (Project 174);

· Construction of local access road improvements, 338 – 382 Main Road, Huapai (Project 175);

· New footpath on the eastern side of Coatesville-Riverhead Highway from Elliot Street to the bridge (Project 177);

· Extending the loose metal bridle trail on the northern side of Coatesville-Riverhead Highway from east of Glenmore Road to 264 Coatesville-Riverhead Highway (Project 179);

· New footpath on Mahoenui Valley Road opposite the school to its intersection with Coatesville-Riverhead Highway (Project 180);

· New footpath on Rodney Street, Wellsford (Project 190);

· Construction of a 1.8m wide footpath on Point Wells Road, from Waimanu Place to 30/32 Point Wells Road (Project 205);

· Installation of a seat in front of the property at 6 Alexander Road, Algies Bay (Project 294);

· Project 426, construction of twenty parking bays by Cabra Developments to improve the new road frontage between Huapai Reserve and the adjacent housing development.

22. The local board approved construction of Projects 398, a footpath on Maude Street, Riverhead, and 399, a footpath on Great North Road, Riverhead, at its meeting on 2 June 2015 on the basis of firm cost estimates of $147,000 and $428,000 respectively. The tenders for these projects closed in late January 2016 and it is expected that construction will begin in March 2016.

23. The local board requested a rough order of costs for a footpath on Waitoki Road, Wainui. A site visit has been completed and options for construction, including rough costs, will be provided to members soon.

24. The local board also requested a rough order of costs for a footpath on Leigh Road, Whangateau, from the settlement to Ashton Road, to facilitate access to the historic boatyard. Costings for the following two options were made available to local board staff on 27 January 2016:

· A footpath on the northern side of the road would be cheaper at $290,000 as it does not require retaining walls.

· A footpath on the southern side is more expensive at $456,000 due to the retaining walls required, but this option offers views over the estuary at the back of Omaha.

25. As indicated previously in the report, the Rodney Local Board has allocated all but $108,088 of its LBTCF up to 30 June 2017. Members may therefore wish to refer this project to the incoming local board for its consideration from funds made available in the 2017/2018 financial year.

26. The Rodney Local Board has approved in principle the allocation of $22,000 from its LBTCF towards completion of a footpath over reserve land at Riverhead Point, Riverhead. AT staff are currently working through supporting documentation provided to establish whether the project meets LBTCF guidelines and members will be advised once this assessment has been completed.

Consultations

27. Documentation outlining the installation of speed bumps on Riverhead Road, Kumeu, to reduce vehicle speeds, was forwarded to members on 1 December 2015 with a request for feedback no later than 14 December 2015. No objections were received to the proposal from local board members.

28. Road stopping documentation for Weranui Road, Wainui; O’Neil Road, Kaukapakapa; and Ahuroa Road, Puhoi was sent to members for their information and comment on 21 January 2016 with a request for responses no later than 27 January 2016. Members were advised that the applications for road stopping were also subject to public notification once the AT Board had approved the file progressing and that they would be considered at the AT Board's February 2016 meeting.

Issues Update

29. The Issues Update at Attachment A comprises issues raised by elected members and local board services staff to 24 February 2016.

Consideration

Local Board views and implications

30. This report is for the local board’s information.

Māori impact statement

31. No specific issues with regard to the Maori Impact Statement are triggered by this report.

Implementation

32. The activities detailed in this report do not trigger the Significance Policy, all programmes and activities are within budget/in line with the Council’s Annual Plan and LTP documents and there are no legal or legislative implications arising from the activities detailed in this report.

33. There are no implementation issues.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a View	Issues Update	45

Signatories

Authors	Ellen Barrett, Elected Member Relationship Manager, Auckland Transport
Authorisers	Jonathan Anyon, Elected Member Relationship Team Manager, Auckland Transport

Rodney Local Board Transport, Planning and Infrastructure Committee

14 March 2016

Allocation of Rodney Economic Development Budget 2015/2016

File No.: CP2016/03165

Purpose

1. To allocate the remaining Rodney Economic Development Implementation Plan budget for the 2015/2016 financial year.

Executive Summary

2. As part of the North West Business Improvement District’s (BID) Visitor Implementation Programme the BID is proposing to establish an information centre in each of the six townships they cover. These centres, which would take the form of a permanent panelled signage board, would include relative information, maps, itineraries and possibly video offering visitors the opportunity to discover things to do in the North West area.

3. The BID have scoped the project and require $45,000 to produce two large information signs and four smaller information signs. The BID will contribute $20,000 of its own funds to the project and is seeking a further $25,000 from the Rodney Local Board to enable them to successfully deliver the project in the current financial year.

4. The proposed initiative is considered to align with action 1.1a of the Rodney Local Economic Action Plan, which seeks to support the BID as it works towards its strategic goals.

Recommendation/s

That the Rodney Local Board Transport, Planning and Infrastructure Committee:

a) Allocates $25,000 from the Rodney Economic Development Implementation Plan budget to erect visitor information signage at locations to be determined in accordance with the North West Business Association Visitor Implementation Program.

Comments

5. In December 2013, Rodney Local Board (RLB), with support from Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development (ATEED), commissioned the New Zealand Tourism Research Institute (NZTRI) at the Auckland University of Technology to develop a five-year Visitor Strategy for the north-western area of the Rodney Ward.

6. The focus of the North West Rodney Visitor Strategy 2015-2020 is on improving visitor spend, raising awareness of the visitor industry for both visitor and community alike, and increasing levels of collaboration between key stakeholders in the tourism industry. Fundamental to this Strategy is the need to provide sustainable livelihoods for local residents and enhance their quality of life.

7. The North West BID have used the research strategy to underpin their Major Visitor Attraction Program and build on the following eight action areas:

a) Create an active voice to lead tourism

b) Increase levels of collaboration and networking

c) Build on iconic attractions

d) Develop arts, cultural, and heritage experiences

e) Develop local food experiences

f) Strengthen information sharing

g) Develop infrastructure and manage resources effectively

h) Use research to support decision making

8. The BID is now implementing the visitor attraction programme with a focus on attracting Aucklander’s to explore the North West area, as a part of the development of its “North West Country” brand. The programme, which involves the use of videos, sample itineraries and social media, is aimed at three target demographic groups and aligns with the Visitor Attraction strategy developed by the NZTRI in their report released earlier this year.

9. Following the closure of the i-site information centres in the North West District, the North West BID has identified a need to provide an information resource to inform visitors about what is on offer in the area.

10. The BID is proposing to establish an information centre in each of the six townships they cover. These centres, which would take the form of a permanent panelled signage board, would include relative information, maps, itineraries and possibly video, offering visitors the opportunity to discover things to do in the North West area. The concept of information centres is a key platform of the visitor attraction programme.

11. The BID has obtained a quote from Speedy Signs of $45,000 to produce two large information signs and four smaller information signs (Attachment A). The BID has about $20,000 of its own funds to contribute to the project and is seeking up to a further $25,000 from the Rodney Local Board to enable them to successfully deliver the project in the current financial year.

12. The large information centres or signage boards would be installed at Helensville and Kumeu and the smaller panels installed at Riverhead, Waimauku, Parakai and Kaukapakapa. The actual locations have yet to be determined and all the signs would be consistent in look and branding.

13. It is considered that the proposed Information Centre project by the BID is worthy of consideration for the following reasons:

a) the proposal aligns with the NZTRI Visitor Strategy and the Rodney Local Economic Development Plan.

b) the project can be delivered within the required timeframe.

c) the BID is proposing to fund 50% of the project cost.

d) the project is an ideal vehicle for Rodney Local Board to partner with the BID to deliver this project.

e) the concept can be used by other BIDs in the local board area.

Consideration

Local Board views and implications

14. The proposed initiative aligns with the Rodney Local Board Economic Development Actions (2014-2017) and has been discussed with the local board at its workshop on 29 February 2016.

Māori impact statement

15. No impacts on Maori cultural or historical values are anticipated from the implementation of the project. However, it is noted that the visitor attraction program does take into consideration tikanga. Iwi do have large land / business holdings in the area and the implementation program has the intention to increase business opportunities.

Implementation

16. A funding agreement needs to be drafted and signed between the Rodney Local Board and the North West BID. Once completed the BID is to report back to the local board on the progress.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a View	Quotation from Speedy Signs	59
b View	Signage large	61
c View	Signage small	63

Signatories

Authors	John Norman – Strategic Planner Local Economic Development
Authorisers	Paul Robinson – Local Economic Growth Manager

Rodney Local Board Transport, Planning and Infrastructure Committee

14 March 2016

Feedback on the Draft Civil Defence and Emergency Management Group Plan

File No.: CP2016/02511

Purpose

1. To seek local board feedback on the draft Civil Defence and Emergency Management (CDEM) Group Plan 2016-2021, noting that the draft CDEM Group Plan advocates for each local board to develop local emergency management plans.

Executive Summary

2. Auckland Council is required under the Civil Defence and Emergency Management Act (2002) to develop and review the direction for civil defence and emergency activities within Auckland through a five yearly review of the Civil Defence and Emergency Management (CDEM) Group Plan. The current CDEM Group Plan for Auckland is due to expire in June 2016.

3. A draft Auckland Civil Defence and Emergency Management (CDEM) Group Plan 2016-2021 (draft Group Plan) has been developed for consultation (a copy is appended as Attachment A). The draft Group Plan is primarily centred on community empowerment and resilience across all environments (social, economic, environmental and infrastructure).

4. This report asks the board to provide feedback on the draft Group Plan, with particular reference to the proposal for local boards to champion development of local emergency management plans, and the role of elected members in a civil defence emergency.

Recommendation/s

That the Rodney Local Board Transport, Planning and Infrastructure Committee:

a) provide feedback on the draft Civil Defence and Emergency Management Group Plan 2016-2021, with particular reference to local priorities for emergency management.

Comments

5. The Auckland CDEM Group is a statutory committee of Auckland Council as required under section 12 of the CDEM Act. The CDEM Group has overall responsibility for the provision of CDEM within Auckland. It comprises five elected members of the Auckland Council and a number of co-opted observers from CDEM agencies invited by the committee to attend.

6. The CDEM Group has delegated authority to develop, approve, implement, and monitor the CDEM Group Plan. The purpose of the Group Plan is to enable the effective, efficient and coordinated delivery of CDEM across Auckland while building a resilient Auckland with our communities. All CDEM groups are required every five years to consult on the development of group plans under the CDEM Act. The current Group Plan for Auckland expires at the end of 2016.

7. The draft Group Plan has been developed as a framework for action which will form the basis for more detailed business planning and development of civil defence and emergency management work programmes. The key framework areas for consultation are:

· knowledge through education

· volunteer participation

· emergency management planning

· business and organisational resilience

· strong partnerships

· response capability and capacity

· information and communications technologies

· Build Back better

· a safe city

· research

· building resilient communities

8. Local boards are well placed to help with leadership, championing resilience and local engagement in their respective communities. The draft Group Plan proposes that this role be formalised through the development of local CDEM plans. It is anticipated that the development of local CDEM plans will provide further opportunity for local boards to determine their role in a civil defence emergency.

9. Actions described in further detail on page 37 of the attached draft Group Plan respond to feedback received from local board workshops that local boards wanted a more formalised, simple mechanism to support their communities in planning and responding to emergencies.

10. Public consultation timelines on the draft Group Plan is from 15 February to 18 April 2016 with significant consultation as part of the Have your Say annual plan events. The final Group Plan is due to be formally adopted by the CDEM Committee in August 2016.

Consideration

Local Board views and implications

11. The Rodney Local Board Transport, Planning and Infrastructure Committee have been briefed on issues relevant to the draft Group Plan and, on their recommendation, workshops were held with 20 of the local boards in October 2015. The results of these workshops helped formulate relevant sections of the draft Group Plan.

12. Local board views on the draft Group Plan are being sought in this report. Subject to consultation, the Group Plan indicates a wider role for local boards in emergency management.

Māori impact statement

13. Māori will have the opportunity to submit on the draft Group Plan during the statutory consultation phase.

14. In addition, the CDEM department are developing a Māori Responsiveness Plan to support a more proactive approach to engaging iwi and mataawaka in emergency management planning.

Implementation

15. The draft Group Plan is to be adopted by the CDEM Committee in August 2016. The Group Plan is also provided to the Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management for review. The flow chart appended as Attachment B to this report provides further information on the process for developing and implementing the Group Plan.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a View	Draft Auckland Civil Defence and Emergency Management Group Plan 2016-2021	67
b View	Process for developing the draft Group Plan	133

Signatories

Authors

Janice Miller - Manager Logistics

Authorisers

John Dragicevich - Director Civil Defence and Emergency Management

Karen Lyons - Manager Local Board Services

Rodney Local Board Transport, Planning and Infrastructure Committee

14 March 2016

Draft Business Improvement District Policy (2016) – local board feedback

File No.: CP2016/03591

Purpose

1. The purpose of this report is to invite local boards to provide formal feedback on the draft Business Improvement District (BID) Policy (2016).

Executive Summary

2. In May 2015 the council’s Budget Committee approved a review of the BID policy to be undertaken in collaboration with business improvement districts and local boards. The committee also approved a new service delivery model for Auckland Council’s BID programme team. Both need to be operational by 1 July 2016, as per resolution number BUD/2015/62.

3. The primary objective for reviewing the 2011 policy is to clarify and confirm the roles, responsibilities and accountability required for each of the partner groups that have a key role in delivering the Auckland BID Programme. The review is required, as there will be significant changes to the roles of the different partner groups, as part of the move to the new service delivery model. BID Policy (2016) project scope does not include a review of the principles of having a BID programme.

4. BID programmes are based on Auckland Council collecting a targeted rate for core funding – collected using powers under the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002. They are represented by business associations, which are independent incorporated societies sitting outside Auckland Council. Local boards have the primary relationship with business associations operating BID programmes in their area.

5. The council’s Regional Strategy and Policy Committee in December 2015 approved the draft policy for consultation (resolution number REG/2015/103).

6. The BID Policy (2016) includes two separate but linked parts:

· Part 1 – Policy – sets the rules “the what to do”

· Part 2 - Policy Operating Standards – “the how to do”

7. Business associations operating existing BID programmes, local boards and stakeholders have had opportunities to input into the development of BID Policy (2016).

8. Local boards are now being invited to provide formal feedback on a revised draft policy (attachment A the policy and attachment B the operating standards).

9. Feedback from local boards will help shape the further development of BID Policy (2016). It would be, however, particularly useful to get local board views on a number of matters outlined below:

a. Are local boards’ roles and responsibilities clear in respect of BID programmes?

b. Do you agree that BID programmes below $100k target rate income per annum should (normally) have audited financial accounts every two financial years to reduce costs for smaller BID programmes?

c. Do you consider that the processes outlined to handle problems, issues and serious concerns are fair to all parties and provide enough clarity?

10. Officers are working to ensure that the policy aligns with Auckland Council’s Māori Responsiveness Framework and are in contact with the Independent Maori Statutory Board to discuss relevant opportunities to leverage the Auckland BID Programme.

Recommendation/s

That the Rodney Local Board Transport, Planning and Infrastructure Committee:

a) provide feedback on the draft Business Improvement District Policy (2016)

Comments

BID programmes

11. BID programmes are based on Auckland Council collecting a targeted rate to provide core funding to business associations using powers under the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002. The business associations, which are independent incorporated societies sitting outside Auckland Council, deliver the BID programmes.

12. BID programmes are established to develop local business prosperity and local economic development. They are defined by a partnership agreement between each business association and Auckland Council, in which both parties agree to operate within the BID Policy.

13. Local boards have the primary relationship with business associations operating BID programmes in their area including:

a) As collaboration partners – local boards and business associations have a vested interest in a particular place and share similar goals. Working collaboratively will achieve greater outcomes.

b) As governors – local boards have significant decision-making responsibly for BID programmes, including recommending to the governing body to strike a BID programme target rate and around BID programme establishments, expansions amalgamations and disputes.

BID Policy (2016)

14. The council’s Budget Committee May 2015 approved a review of the BID policy to be undertaken in collaboration with business improvement districts and local boards. The committee also approved a new service delivery model for the Auckland Council BID programme team. Both need to be operational by 1 July 2016, as per resolution number BUD/2015/62.

15. The primary objective for reviewing the 2011 policy is to clarify and confirm the roles, responsibilities and accountability required for each of the partner groups that have a key role in delivering the Auckland BID Programme. The review is required, as there will be significant changes to the roles of the different partner groups, as part of the move to the new service delivery model. BID Policy (2016) project scope does not include a review of the principles of having a BID programme.

16. The BID Policy (2016) establishes the rules and responsibilities of the Auckland BID Programme. It will replace the Auckland Region Business Improvement District Policy (2011), from the date of adoption by Auckland Council.

17. The BID Policy (2016) includes two separate but linked parts:

· Part 1 – Policy – sets the rules “the what to do”

· Part 2 - Policy Operating Standards – “the how to do”.

18. The council’s Regional Strategy and Policy Committee December 2015 approved the draft policy for consultation (resolution number REG/2015/103). Business associations operating BID programmes were invited to provide feedback on the draft policy by 18 December 2015.

Consultation to date

19. The consultation process commenced in September 2015 and partners and stakeholders have had a number of opportunities to provide feedback.

20. Business associations (operating BID programmes) were invited to attend a number of workshops in September and November 2015 to discuss the key themes for policy change and the draft policy. Sixteen separate written submissions on the draft policy were received by business associations by the 18 December 2015 deadline.

21. Key sector and industry groups that are represented in BID programme areas and subject matter experts have been asked for feedback on the draft policy. Feedback has been received from Independent Election Services and the Property Institute.

22. Other stakeholders have indicated that they will provide feedback in the next few weeks. Feedback from stakeholders will be incorporated into the revised draft policy.

Differences between BID Policy 2011 and 2016 and feedback received

23. There are a number of key themes for policy change that have helped shape the development of the draft BID Policy (2016). The themes have been discussed as part of the consultation process with local boards, business associations operating BID programmes and key stakeholders. The table below provides details of the key themes for change between the 2011 and 2016 policies, feedback received and the draft policy response to this feedback.

Key themes for change, feedback received and draft policy response

Key themes for change	Differences between 2011 and 2016	Feedback received and response
Clarify and confirm partner roles	Clearer definitions of the roles of each of the key Auckland BID Programme partners	· Business associations concerned about the stated local board delegations Draft policy response: Added wording to clarify the overall intent of these delegations - there should be a focus on creating a collaborative and aspirational relationship between a local board and a business association operating a BID programme · Feedback from local boards and local board services team that some of the draft responsibilities of local board representatives on BID programme boards were not appropriate Draft policy response: Draft roles amended to reflect feedback received.
Accountability - keep full financial audits or proportional relating to size of BID (target rate)	Audits for all BID programmes must report on areas of financial control	Business associations were overall in favour of keeping audits. Mixed feedback from local boards - a majority keen to keep audits but others requesting a financial review or proportional requirement to BID programme size. Draft policy response: keep audits but: · BID programmes with target rate income of $100,000 per annum or greater - audits every financial year · BID programmes with a target rate income under $100,000 per annum – audits every two financial years - subject to no serious concerns from previous audit.
Resolution of issues	Clearer definition of issues, concerns and the processes to resolve	Concern from a number of business associations that the policy steps too soon into intervention by Auckland Council Draft policy response: Relevant sections in both parts of the policy have been re-written to provide a staged response with a significant number of steps before Auckland Council would consider intervention in the management of the BID programme.
Rating mechanisms -Increasing baseline for new BID programmes	The minimum required for a new BID programme establishment is increased from $50,000 to $120,000 (target rate only)	BID programmes were overall in favour of increasing the baseline. Mixed feedback from local boards - some agreed with increasing the minimum but others thought that it would disadvantage smaller and/or less prosperous business areas. Draft policy response: Ideal minimum changed to $120,000 but still with the option to explore new BID programme establishment for proposed target rates less than this on a case-by-case basis (subject to the BID programme proponents meeting establishment criteria outlined in Policy Operating Standards).

Local board feedback on BID Policy (2016)

24. Local boards have provided some feedback at the 19 workshops during September and October 2015 on the key themes of accountability, new BID programme establishment and programme leverage.

25. Local boards are now being asked to provide formal feedback on a revised draft policy (attachment A the policy and attachment B the operating standards).

26. Feedback from local boards will help shape the further development of BID Policy (2016). It would be, however, particularly useful to get local board views on a number of matters outlined below:

a. Are local boards’ roles and responsibilities clear in respect of BID programmes?

b. Do you agree that BID programmes below $100k target rate income per annum should (normally) have audited financial accounts every two financial years to reduce costs for smaller BID programmes?

c. Do you consider that the processes outlined to handle problems, issues and serious concerns are fair to all parties and provide enough clarity?

Next steps

27. Feedback from local boards, external stakeholders and any further feedback from business associations (operating BID programmes) will be reviewed by officers and this will help inform the further development of the policy. Officers will then hold a second joint workshop with Regional Strategy and Policy Committee members and local board chairs and/or ED portfolio holders in mid-April, before seeking approval of the final draft version of the policy at the 5 May 2016 committee meeting.

Consideration

Local Board views and implications

28. The consultation process commenced in September 2015 and local boards have had a number of opportunities to provide feedback including:

· A memo was sent to local board members and councillors on 16 September 2015 outlining the purpose and proposed process for developing the policy

· Following the memo, officers provided a briefing to the Local Board Chair’s Forum on 28 September 2015

· During September and October 2015, officers attended 19 local board workshops to seek feedback on the proposed key themes for policy change

· The draft BID Policy (2016) was workshopped with members of the Regional Strategy and Policy Committee, local board chairs and local board economic development portfolio holders on 5 November 2015. This workshop provided a progress update and outlined the feedback received from both BID programmes and local boards to date

· A second memo was sent to local board members on 1 December 2015, providing an update on the policy development process, attaching the draft BID Policy (2016) and a summary of local board and business association feedback to date.

Māori impact statement

29. Officers are working with Te Waka Angamua to ensure that the BID Policy (2016) aligns with the Auckland Council’s Māori Responsiveness Framework.

30. Officers are in contact with the Independent Māori Statutory Board to discuss the policy and opportunities to leverage the Auckland BID Programme.

31. Paragraph 1.9 of the BID Policy 2016 (part 1) outlines the potential to leverage the Auckland BID Programme under the new operational model, working initially within Auckland Council to identify potential opportunities. For example, this could include working closely with key stakeholders and business associations to investigate and pilot opportunities to provide assistance to Māori businesses or facilitate Māori economic development.

Implementation

1. The BID (Policy) 2016 and the new BID Programme Team service delivery model are intended to become operational on 1 July 2016.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a View	BID Policy Part 1	139
b View	BID Policy Operating Standards	181

Signatories

Authors

Stephen Cavanagh – BID Partnership Advisor

Authorisers

Alastair Cameron – Manager CCO/External Partnerships Team

Karen Lyons – Manager Local Board Services

Rodney Local Board Transport, Planning and Infrastructure Committee

14 March 2016

Rodney Local Board Transport, Planning and Infrastructure Committee

14 March 2016

New road name in the Subdivision at 98 Ahuroa Road, Puhoi

File No.: CP2016/02933

Purpose

1. The purpose of this report is to seek the Rodney Local Board’s approval for a new road name in the Traverse Limited subdivision at 98 Ahuroa Road, Puhoi.

Executive summary

2. A condition of the subdivision consent required the applicant to suggest to council a name for the new road within the subdivision.

3. The applicant wishes to name the road Rosa Villa Lane within the 13 lot subdivision.

Recommendation/s

That the Rodney Local Board Transport, Planning and Infrastructure Committee:

a) Approval the new road name of Rosa Villa Lane for the Traverse Limited residential subdivision at 98 Ahuroa Road, Puhoi, Council reference R66039 in accordance with section 319(1)(j) of the Local Government Act 1974.

Comments

4. The applicant is Traverse Limited, the site address is 98 Ahuroa Road, Puhoi, Council reference: R66039. This 13 lot development is shortly to be consented.

5. As required by the resource consent, following consultation with Lorena Cardinas of Ngati Manuhiri iwi, the applicant company has suggested that the new road be named Rosa Villa Lane.

6. Rosa is a reference to Aunt Rose who lived at the address all her life.

7. Villa is a reference to the family home, being 98 years old. Lane is used because it is well suited to Puhoi and the community.

8. This property has been in the same family for 150 years and the naming of the road as Rosa Villa Lane is a way of recognizing that length of ownership.

9. The proposed road name is deemed to meet council’s road naming guidelines.

Consideration

Local Board Views

10. A decision is sought from the Rodney Local Board to approve the new road name.

Maori Impact Statement

11. The applicant has corresponded with Lorena Cardinas of Ngati Manuhiri iwi who has confirmed their agreement with using this name.

General

12. Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) representative confirms that there are no similar road names in the area and that this name is acceptable.

Implementation Issues

13. If and when the names are approved the developer will be advised and they will be responsible for erecting the new road name signs.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a View	Traverse Limited Mixed Zone Residential and Rural Residential Subdivision at 98 Ahuroa Road, Puhoi - Rosa Villa Lane Locality Map	279
b View	Traverse Limited Mixed Zone Residential and Rural Residential Subdivision at 98 Ahuroa Road, Puhoi - Rosa Villa Lane Scheme Plan	281

Signatories

Authors

Frank Lovering – Land Surveyor, Northern Resource Consents

Authorisers

Ian Smallburn - General Manager Resource Consents

Lesley Jenkins - Relationship Manager

Rodney Local Board Transport, Planning and Infrastructure Committee

14 March 2016

New road name in the Subdivision at 67 Auckland Road, Warkworth

File No.: CP2016/02936

Purpose

1. The purpose of this report is to seek the Rodney Local Board’s approval for a new road name in the Square and Main Street Limited commercial and residential subdivision at 67 Auckland Road, Warkworth.

Executive summary

2. A condition of the subdivision consent required the applicant to suggest to council a name for common property access and the jointly owned access lot within the subdivisions.

3. The applicant wishes to name the private road within the commercial unit development and the 33 lot residential subdivision Fairwater Road.

Recommendation/s

That the Rodney Local Board Transport, Planning and Infrastructure Committee:

a) approve the new road name of Fairwater Road for the Square and Main Street Limited commercial and residential subdivision at 67 Auckland Road, Warkworth, Council reference R65327 and R66310 in accordance with section 319(1)(j) of the Local Government Act 1974..

Comments

4. The applicant is Square and Main Street Limited, the site address is 67 Auckland Road, Warkworth, and the council reference is R65327 and R66310

5. The Unit development was consented in 2016 and the 33 residential lot development was consented in 2015. As required by the resource consents, following consultation with Fiona McKenzie of the Ngati Manuhiri iwi, the applicant company has suggested that the new private road be named Fairwater Road.

6. Fairwater Road comes from the relevance of the areas boat building history. Fairwater in ship building is a cover or filling-piece fitted in front or rear of any projection or abrupt break in the surface of the under-water parts of a vessel’s hull, to permit the water to flow past smoothly and without eddying.

7. Ngati Manuhiri iwi suggested several names of which “Mokomoko” was chosen as an alternative. Mokomoko is Maori for Gecko and has significance to Tangata Whenua.

8. There is a Moko Lane in Greenhithe so Fairwater is preferred as first choice.

9. The LINZ database has been examined and the chosen names are unused and unique in this region.

10. Both of the proposed road names are deemed to meet council’s road naming guidelines.

Consideration

Local Board Views

11. A decision is sought from the Rodney Local Board to approve the new road name.

Maori Impact Statement

12. The applicant has corresponded with Fiona McKenzie of the Ngati Manuhiri iwi who has offered several Maori names.

General

13. Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) database confirms that there are no similar road names in the area and that these names are acceptable.

Implementation Issues

14. If and when the name is approved the developer will be advised and they will be responsible for erecting the new road name sign.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a View	Square and Main Street Ltd subdivision at 67 Auckland Road Warkworth - Fairwater Road Locality Map	283
b View	Square and Main Street Ltd Subdivision at 67 Auckland Road Warkworth - Fairwater Road Scheme Plan	285

Signatories

Authors

Frank Lovering – Land Surveyor, Northern Resource Consents

Authorisers

Ian Smallburn - General Manager Resource Consents

Lesley Jenkins - Relationship Manager

Rodney Local Board Transport, Planning and Infrastructure Committee

14 March 2016

New road names in the Subdivision at 80 Solan Drive, Waimauku

File No.: CP2016/03040

Purpose

1. The purpose of this report is to seek the Rodney Local Board’s approval for new road names in the Solan Heights Limited residential subdivision at 80 Solan Drive, Waimauku.

Executive Summary

2. A condition of the subdivision consent required the applicant to suggest to Council a name for the new rights of way within the subdivision which will each serve six users.

3. The applicant wishes to name the rights of way within the 33 lot residential subdivision Pheasant Lane and Pondview Lane, and the extension to Solan Drive as Solan Drive

Recommendation/s

That the Rodney Local Board Transport, Planning and Infrastructure Committee:

a) approve the new road names of Pheasant Lane, Pondview Lane, and Solan Drive for the Solan Heights Limited subdivision at 80 Solan Drive, Waimauku, Council reference R60585 in accordance with section 319(1)(j) of the Local Government Act 1974.

Comments

4. The applicant is Solan Heights Limited, the site address is 80 Solan Drive, Waimauku, council reference: R60585.

5. This 33 residential lot development was consented in 2013. As required by the resource consent, following consultation with Georgina Parata of the Nga Maunga Whakahii o Kaipara iwi, the applicant company has suggested that the new rights of way be named Pheasant Lane and Pondview Lane and that the extension to Solan Drive be named Solan Drive.

6. Pondview Lane is elevated and looks north east to a large pond which has been formed to cater with stormwater run-off from the subdivision.

7. Pheasant Lane is near the end of the current road and will serve additional lots when stage two is completed. A resident pheasant can often be seen in this location.

8. Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) database has been examined and the chosen names are unused and unique in this region.

9. All of the proposed road names are deemed to meet council’s road naming guidelines.

Consideration

Local Board Views

10. A decision is sought from the Rodney Local Board to approve the new road names.

Maori Impact Statement

11. The applicant has corresponded with Georgina Parata of the Nga Maunga Whakahii o Kaipara iwi who referred the matter to a representative of the local marae. They have not responded.

General

12. Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) confirms that there are no similar road names in the area and that these names are acceptable.

Implementation Issues

13. If and when the name is approved the developer will be advised and they will be responsible for erecting the new road name signs.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a View	Solan Heights Ltd Residential Subdivision at 80 Solan Drive, Waimauku - Solan Scheme Plan and Locality Plan	289

Signatories

Authors

Frank Lovering – Land Surveyor, Northern Resource Consents

Authorisers

Ian Smallburn - General Manager Resource Consents

Lesley Jenkins - Relationship Manager

Rodney Local Board Transport, Planning and Infrastructure Committee

14 March 2016

New road name in the subdivision at 46A Worker Road, Wellsford

File No.: CP2016/03048

Purpose

1. The purpose of this report is to seek the Rodney Local Board’s approval for a new road name in the FJJ Partnership residential subdivision at 46A Worker Road, Wellsford.

Executive Summary

2. A condition of the subdivision consent required the applicant to suggest to Council a name for the new jointly owned access lot within the subdivision which will serve seven users.

3. The applicant wishes to name the jointly owned access lot within the eight lot residential subdivision Kotare Lane.

Recommendation/s

That the Rodney Local Board Transport, Planning and Infrastructure Committee:

a) approve the new road name of Kotare Lane for the FJJ Partnership residential subdivision at 46A Worker Road, Wellsford, council reference R57807.

Comments

4. The applicant is FJJ Partnership, the site address is 46A Worker Road, Wellsford and the council reference: R57807

5. This eight residential lot development was consented in 2012. As required by the resource consent, following consultation with Fiona McKenzie of Ngati Manuhiri iwi, the applicant company has suggested that the new jointly owned access lot be named Kotare Lane.

6. Kotare is Maori for Kingfisher which are abundant in the local reserve.

7. Several other names were suggested but they are in use in other parts of the Auckland Council area.

8. Waharoa Lane was suggested by iwi and this translates to “Gateway”. The applicant has considered this but has a preference for Kotare.

9. Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) database has been examined and the chosen names are unused and unique in this region.

10. Both of the proposed road names are deemed to meet council’s road naming guidelines.

Consideration

Local Board Views

11. A decision is sought from the Rodney Local Board to approve the new road name.

Maori Impact Statement

The applicant has corresponded with Fiona McKenzie of Ngati Manuhiri iwi who has suggested several Maori names of which Waharoa Lane was suggested by iwi. The applicant has considered this but has a preference for Kotare.

General

12. Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) database and NZ Post confirms that there are no similar road names in the area and that these names are acceptable.

Implementation Issues

13. If and when the name is approved the developer will be advised and they will be responsible for erecting the new road name signs.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a View	FJJ Partnership Residential Subdivision at 46A Worker Road, Wellsford - Kotare Scheme Plan and Locality Plan	293

Signatories

Authors

Frank Lovering – Land Surveyor, Northern Resource Consents

Authorisers

Ian Smallburn - General Manager Resource Consents

Lesley Jenkins - Relationship Manager

Rodney Local Board Transport, Planning and Infrastructure Committee

14 March 2016

New road names in the Subdivision at 215 Matua Road, Huapai

File No.: CP2016/03076

Purpose

1. The purpose of this report is to seek the Rodney Local Board’s approval for two new road names in the Neil Construction Limited residential subdivision at 215 Matua Road, Huapai.

Executive summary

2. A condition of the subdivision consent required the applicant to suggest to council names for the new roads within the subdivision.

3. The applicant wishes to name the two roads within the 46 lot residential subdivision Lewis Younie Road and Walter Ruddock Avenue.

Recommendation/s

That the Rodney Local Board Transport, Planning and Infrastructure Committee:

a) approve the new road names of Lewis Younie Road, and Walter Ruddock Avenue for the Neil Construction Limited residential subdivision at 215 Matua Road, Huapai, council reference R62764 in accordance with section 319(1)(j) of the Local Government Act 1974.

Comments

4. The Applicant is Neil Construction Limited. The site address is 215 Matua Road, Huapai, Council Reference: R62764.

5. This 46 residential lot development was consented in 2014. As required by the resource consent, following consultation with Georgina Parata of Nga Maunga Whakahii o Kaipara iwi, the applicant company has suggested that the new roads be named, Lewis Younie Road and Walter Ruddock Avenue

6. The names are those of fallen soldiers from the area who served in World War I, in honour of it being the 100^th anniversary of World War I Gallipoli Campaign.

7. Research was undertaken by the West Auckland Library Research Department and a list of names was provided. Two names were chosen and four alternatives provided.

8. Alternative names are Albert McIndoe Road, Summers Road, Jonas Avenue and Gerald Cutfield Avenue.

9. Although “Summers” was suggested, “Summer” is in use in other parts of Auckland Council area so is not supported.

10. The subdivision consent for this 13 lot residential subdivision was granted in 2014.

11. Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) database has been examined and the chosen names are unused and unique in this region. NZ Post has confirmed the above names will not create any postal issues.

12. Both of the proposed road names are deemed to meet council’s road naming guidelines.

Consideration

Local Board Views

13. A decision is sought from the Rodney Local Board to approve the new road names.

Maori Impact Statement

14. The applicant has corresponded with Georgina Parata of Nga Maunga Whakahii o Kaipara iwi who has confirmed their agreement with using these names.

General

15. Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) database and NZ Post confirms that there are no similar road names in the area and that these names are acceptable.

Implementation Issues

16. If and when the names are approved the developer will be advised and they will be responsible for erecting the new road name signs.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a View	Neil Construction Ltd Residential Subdivision at 215 Matua Road Huapai - Lewis Younie and Walter Ruddock Scheme Plan	297
b View	Neil Construction Ltd Residential Subdivision at 215 Matua Road Huapai - Lewis Younie and Walter Ruddock Locality Map	299

Signatories

Authors

Frank Lovering – Land Surveyor, Northern Resource Consents

Authorisers

Ian Smallburn - General Manager Resource Consents

Lesley Jenkins - Relationship Manager

Chairperson	Phelan Pirrie
Deputy Chairperson	Steven Garner
Members	James Colville
	Warren Flaunty, QSM
	Thomas Grace
	Beth Houlbrooke
	John McLean
	Greg Sayers
	Brenda Steele